Plato describes in general terms how poetry

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Near the end of the Republic, Plato describes in general terms how poetry (media) affect the soul: "it feeds and waters" the irrational passions that we are supposed to control (sad stories make us sad, sex scenes make us horny). Do you agree with Plato that media influences "even good people"? Briefly explain in a short paragraph why or why not

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